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Thrifty Thursday 1-8-09

This is the Birthday card that I made for our Stampin’ Up! Birthday Celebration. I decided to use it for Thrifty Thursday because it is so easy to make and the style allows you to use all the paper in the DSP pack.

I have used the Rainbow Sherbet #112471. Not only does this paper sound yummy, but it is just so cute. This card is very versital and can be used for either a boy or a girl.

The basic card is made with Apricot Appeal. Then I used Gable Green behind the DSP. I used Tempting Turquoise for the scallop and the 1/4″ ribbon then top off the ribbon with Apricot Appeal 1 /4″ grosgrain ribbon.

My Scallop is actually a special embosslit die that said 20 years. It is to celebrate Stampin’ Up! 20 years in business this year. However you could use the scallop circle punch. I covered it with a tag from the deer friends hostess set and punched it out with our 1 3/8 circle punch to create a beautiful layered look. I didn’t want the tag to be stamped in just one color so I use our Stampin’ Markers to color directly onto the Stamp.

I finished the card by stamping happy birthday for the Bitty Birthday set #110994 for $12.95. Because the tag just says a little something you could leave off the Birthday stamp or stamp it with a variety of other stamps for almost any occasion.

So between the versatile saying and being able to use all the designer series paper on just one card lay out I think this card is very thrifty

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January 8, 2009January 1, 2009

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January Club sneak peak

Here is a sneak peak of one of the cards we will be doing at club this month. Remember club is switched to January 21st this month because I will be out of town.

If you have never tried club you can check it out for FREE. Just let me know that you are coming and if you want scrapbook or cards. We would love to see you there.

Here is a card I made using the technique from last month (rolling with the punches) . I used the new heart to heart punch and hugs and kisses set in the Valentines pack. I just love this Valentines pack. I can’t wait to see the new catalog.

January 6, 2009

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Technique Tuesday 1-6-09

Sponge Daubers

This technique is fairly simple but I love it. It works best with a bold image like this one: Upsy Daisy set #1111710 for $18.95. This was another card from Brandi’s Card night at her meeting. Once again I don’t know the Creator but I love the card. I created a similar one for club. You can check it out by clicking here.

First you want to choose to complimentary colors to create your image. Here we have chosen Baja Brezze and Pacific Point.

Next you want to stamp your whole stamp in the lighter color. Here it would be Baja Brezze.

Then ink up your sponge dauber with the darker ink, Pacific Point in our example. Use the sponge dauber to ink just the tops of the flowers. Just touch it lightly to th tops. This give the flowers color and dimension.

Last stamp your image onto your paper. One of the fun parts of this technique is that every card is truly different. If your stamp colors are close like these two there is usually no need to clean your stamp in between if you are stamping multiple cards.

This card is finished by applying Kiwi Kiss ink to the edges of the top note paper and adding the Kiwi Kiss/Very Vanilla Satin ribbon along with the Maine Blueberry DSP.

So go ahead a try out this fabulous technique today.

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January 6, 2009January 1, 2009

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Kits of the Month-Jaunary

Some of you many have noticed that I have the new January Card kit of the monthup. I’ve also decided to add 2 new types of monthly projects. I’ve added the page of the monthand the project of the month.

Just like the card kits you will get all of the consumable products you need such as paper, ribbon and some accessories. I will be featuring one stamp set in each of the different kits. You can always get this set on sale with the purchase of the monthly kit.

In addition I’ve added a Kit Night. This will be the last Thursday of each month. This is a night that you can come and use any of my products to complete your monthly kits. If you have loved the monthly kits, but are missing several of the products and just can’t afford them this is the best place to get them all done. You must pre-order your kit by the 15thof each month in order to attend the kit night. You can still order any of the kits by the 25thof each month and pick them up later or have them shipped (additional charge).

You can see more information about each kit and the current kits by clicking here. Please contact me if you have any questions.

Here is a preview of the kits for this month. Click on any of them to go directly to that kit.

Card kit

Project kit

Page kit

I hope you will enjoy this new program and take advantage of it. I’m not the one that designs the card kits but I will be doing the other two so if there is any set that you would love to see featured please let me know.

I just want to quickly clarify. This is a different program than my monthly club. There is no commitment simply pick the ones that you want to do and let me know before the cut off date.

January 1, 2009January 4, 2009

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Thrifty Thursday 1-1-09

Wow I can’t believe it’s a new year already. I hope that all of you had a great holiday and that your new year is full of blessings. To start of the new year I decided to show a very versatile stamp set. This one is on my wish list especially after making these cards at Brandi’s meeting. I think they were created by Ashley Vancamp, but I’m not positive. If anyone knows please let me know so I can give her proper credit.

Post update- Thanks Megan she did confirm that the’s cute cards were made by Ashley.

The set is Best Wishes & More #111602 for $26.95. You can find it in the current catalog on page 55. This set is a great value because each of the 5 images can represent different seasons or be used for just a general card. I love it because it also comes with sayings which adds extra value. You can create so many different types of cards and projects with just one set.

This card is a really great one just to let someone know how much you appreciate them. It uses the Hawaii Papaya DSP #112460 for $9.95.

I also love designer series papers because they give you a color pallet. You can see on the couldn’t do card it was so easy to choose the colors. She just matched the Kiwi Kiss, Chocolate Chip and Tangerine Tango that was in the paper.

If you ever wonder which colors are in the paper they are listed in the description. Sometimes I am surprised at a color combination that I find in a set of designer series papers. I probably would have never thought to put them together that way, but they always look great. If you are struggling for an color pallet just give one of these papers a try.

I really love the ready set snow card. We put glitter on the snowflakes so it sparkles. I believe this card uses the Junior Varsity DSP #112458.

Our designer series papers are also a great value. They are double sided so you get lots of verisitily. When making cards one package goes along way.

They are also great for scrapbooks because all you need is a little bit to add the extra touch any page would need.

As a special bonus for reading my blog let me know that you saw this when you place your order and I will give you this great set for just $24.26 (plus tax & shipping), or any designer series paper for just $8.95 (plus tax & shipping). Just let me know you want the Thrifty Thursday special. Hope you have a great day and give this awesome set a try. Click here to place your on-line order.

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January 1, 2009January 2, 2009

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Freewheeling Friday 12-26-08

I really wanted to try the Christmas Chatter wheel. Here’s the card I came up with.

After I wheeled the back ground I made sure the wheel was all inked then I colored just the words ho ho ho with the chocolate chip maker. Then I rolled it on the vanilla card-stock and punched it out with the large oval punch. I used the tag punch behind it. I used the blender pen and touched it to the markers to color the Santa. I used the white water color wonder crayon for his beard and fur. I think it turned out cute. I like how I could highlight just one sentence from the roller to use as my saying on my card.

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